Chris Richards
26-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
Plays 90 after injury
Richards recorded a full 90 minutes in Friday's 4-1 win over Paraguay.
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Richards would earn the start Friday after some questions about his health following an ankle injury. However, he put all the worries to rest, as he would not just start but also play the full 90. With multiple clearances out of the box and a solid effort, he seems to be close to his regular self again. That said, he recorded three clearances, an interception and one tackle won in the defense.
Richards would earn the start Friday after some questions about his health following an ankle injury. However, he put all the worries to rest, as he would not just start but also play the full 90. With multiple clearances out of the box and a solid effort, he seems to be close to his regular self again. That said, he recorded three clearances, an interception and one tackle won in the defense.
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Richards (ankle) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Paraguay.
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Ready for World Cup opener
Richards has rejoined full training this week and is ready to play without any minutes restrictions, pending manager Mauricio Pochettino's approval. the player said , according to Tom Bogert of The Athletic. "It's the World Cup. I was going to make myself ready regardless. ... If there's any time to sacrifice yourself, it's now. I know I'm able to play Friday, but I don't make those decisions."
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Training fully Monday
Richards (ankle) is back in full training Monday, according to Steven Goff of Yahoo Sports.
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Targeting opener against Paraguay
Richards (ankle) has returned to full contact training and is confident he will be ready for the USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12, despite being unavailable for Saturday's friendly against Germany, according to Sophia Vesely of SI. "I feel good. When I first got into camp after two long days of travel, I had a bit of a swollen ankle, but I've been doing treatment almost 24 hours per day, so I feel really good, and I'm getting ready for the opener a week from today."
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Not playing in friendly
Richards (ankle) won't be an option for Saturday's friendly match against Germany, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "He's not ready to compete and play. ... At the moment, he's doing his recovery."
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Saints want him
Southampton are interested in signing Richards, according to GiveMeSport.
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Richards has enjoyed solid moments in the Bundesliga but is now getting close to securing a Premier League switch. Southampton could certainly use his versatility on the defensive zone.
Richards has enjoyed solid moments in the Bundesliga but is now getting close to securing a Premier League switch. Southampton could certainly use his versatility on the defensive zone.